What It's Like To Visit San Juan Del Sur NICARAGUA (Nicaragua 2021)

[@MattKramerTravels]

Welcome to San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua and the first video of my Nicaragua series! Let me know what you think of San Juan Del Sur down below!👇🇳🇮

[@miguelrodriguez9296]

Love the video dude! I visited in 2010 it was awesome.

[@Vargaseliza]

Me gustó tu vídeo, lindo San Juan del Sur

[@thestonechen]

@2:06 the size of that avocado doeeee. Also loving the surf clips!!

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Stone!!

[@nigelfaulkner5449]

I have always had a fantastic time in Nicaragua, especially in SJDS.

[@MattKramerTravels]

I agree! I've always enjoyed my time in Nicaragua!

[@tomasmundo3367]

Looks like a wonderful place. Quiero ir.

[@MattKramerTravels]

It is a really nice place, you should go if you get the chance!

[@msoule318]

Nothing better than good food and good surf 🏄‍♀️ 😍

[@MattKramerTravels]

Completely agree!

[@jessykamarenko8477]

I am really glad that you have enjoyed my beautiful country .... and I appreciate your videos, they are very good

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks so much Jessyka, Nicaragua is a very special country!

[@meredithsoule3029]

Beautiful place! And the 4K video quality makes it look amazing 😍😍

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Meredith!!

[@georgemcclafferty]

Hi Matt. It looks so idilic beautiful view from the top I’m sure it’s worth the climb 🧗‍♀️. Stay safe and well 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️.

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks George, you too!

[@possiblyfilmed6214]

Bouttttt damn time Matt

[@MattKramerTravels]

Hahah thanks for watching!

[@shaneminor3118]

Nice work Matt

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Shane!

[@joannakramer6318]

Looks amazing!

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Joanna!

[@ellvis6897]

Hey matt just found you and subbed. Your vids are great man! Me and my partner are about to leave for full time travel and hopefully will be in South/Central America over winter! Love that you don't wear a mask everywhere we are wondering if anybody hassles you anywhere you've been so far? Nicaragua looks like heaven

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Ellis, sounds like you have some exciting adventures coming up! In terms of wearing a mask, I make sure to follow the local guidelines where ever I am traveling. From my travels, I have found it to be more common for people to wear a mask in cities and less so in more remote areas. Sometimes I also take off my mask for filming 😁. Enjoy your travels!

[@irmapalacios6911]

I love your video, looks so clean

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks so much Irma!

[@davisurdaneta1426]

I love your channel. Unlike many other pretentious Vloggers! New sub here. Please keep coming!

[@MelissaenSuecia]

I am a nicaraguan and that kind of experience is a shame but it happens everywhere around the world. Not all Nicaraguan people are like that. We are very helpful and kind. So sad you found one of us who was not the nice one. My recommendation is always to book a taxi or a transport before you travel. I recommend you to travel witg A Tu Destino.

[@MattKramerTravels]

I completely agree that Nicaraguan people are so kind and friendly!

[@PortableProfessional]

Great work on this! It was incredibly helpful for someone who has never been. Thanks for putting the time in and I’m excited to follow along on your journey!

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@anacuellar8977]

I love San del Sur! 🥰 thanks for sharing this video.

[@MattKramerTravels]

Me too, thanks Ana!

[@andresmarioruizchavarria8980]

Nicaragua is beautiful place🇳🇮🏊‍♀️🐋🏖🏝🛩🚢🛬

[@MattKramerTravels]

It really is!!

[@chrisb5564]

Can wait to move there. 5 year goal

[@MattKramerTravels]

You will love it, good luck Chris!

[@chrisb5564]

Thanks buddy, I've been several time to Managua and up in Jinotega in the mountains, beautiful place up there.

[@MattKramerTravels]

@@chrisb5564 Nicaragua is such a beautiful country!

[@darwinmazariego7079]

Hermoso Nicaragua

[@MattKramerTravels]

Es cierto!

[@yancarlos9631]

Nice Nicaragua San Juan del sur beuatiful

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Yan, San Juan is such a great place!

[@santosdiaz4929]

Welcome to Nicaragua. Go to visit corn island. Nicaragua or zolentiname rainforest indio maiz

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks you! I did get to visit the Corn Islands and loved them!

[@ejnava01]

Great shots from the 'Cristo de la Misericordia' 😍 Surfing looked like so much fun and the town is so charming... It's a little unsettling to see the market, streets, and town in general so empty... Hope you enjoyed beautiful #Nicaragua and thanks for sharing 😎🤙🏻

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks so much! I agree, I hope more people are able to visit Nicaragua soon!

[@davidwelch5186]

as a resident. I can appreciate a little empty. But it's not boring, the surfers are back and tourist that want to stay away from big population. Don't worry , the people will be back , bigger than ever. It's a buyers market. Get in on the ground. They're working on getting the coast road that goes by all the surf beaches paved. It's the place to be. got my lot for 20,000 close to the beach a in beautiful canopy . I want more people to come down. I'm retired and now in the tourist business. I love it here.

[@Vargaseliza]

​@@davidwelch5186 Cómo se siente respecto a seguridad?

[@NicaDreamingEntertainment]

Thx Matt. Nice vids! I live in San Juan Del Sur. Its a great place to visit or retire and escape the worlds problems. Thanks again.

[@MattKramerTravels]

SJDS is definitely a special place! Cheers!

[@MatthewKopriva]

Hey Matt, great video. I’m looking to go to Nicaragua in October. Any sort of restrictions I should know about in regards to covid through out the country? Are most places open? Thanks

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Matt! When I visited it was required to have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of your trip. Most things were open throughout the country. Enjoy your trip!

[@franciscojosecuevasarrolig8291]

Welcome to Nica

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Francisco!

[@franciscojosecuevasarrolig8291]

@@MattKramerTravels welcome sir

[@jmeib]

9:36 churches are only open on Sundays

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mattball3118]

Hey Matt, are you planning on going to El Salvador or Honduras whilst in Central America. Currently planning a trip throughout Central America and recent information on these places seems a little scarce. It would be good to hear a first hand account.

[@MattKramerTravels]

Unfortunately not on this trip but definitely in the future, enjoy your travels!

[@davidwelch5186]

I lived in San Juan 5 years, and moving back in Jan. It’s as safe as place. There are places you don’t go , all over. Big cities are the worst. Little San Juan is mellow.. be friendly, get treated friendly. I would drop off 20 donuts at the police station on chocolata rd. twice a month. After a while I knew most of them. Never got stopped much at police security stops. I would get waved through. I was easily recognizable, the guy on the atv with the border collie on the back that has Sodas and donuts.

[@nixongamez1427]

Super mejor que Costa Rica

[@MattKramerTravels]

Me encanta los dos pero estoy de acuerdo que Nicaragua es especial

[@silondon9010]

Just subscribed what is nightlife like?

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thank you! San Juan is known for its bars and nightlife!

[@michaeldaniel2495]

what was the name of the celebration and when is it held?? thank you.

[@MattKramerTravels]

I was told it was a celebration of the Name of San Juan Del Sur and I believe it takes place in the summertime each year

[@erickd9074]

Hello Matt, can you talk about the air quality in Nicaragua please! Appreciate your videos!!!

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks Erick! I didn’t notice anything in particular about the air quality in Nicaragua, so I guess that means it’s pretty good!

[@davidwelch5186]

Pali market is a mile from the beach. The girls go shopping there. I'm not rich, but I don't have to cook, clean and go shopping. Love the people ; honest, I do them favors, they do me favors.. the definition of Friends. come on down, we like good neighbors.

[@santosdiaz4929]

Hello hey go to visit granada the city colonial

[@MattKramerTravels]

Granada is a great city!

[@myagent21]

Is safety a concern? Is Uber available? Is taxi/rent affordable?

[@MattKramerTravels]

I felt safe during my time in Nicaragua. I took mostly local buses as transportation but I think taxi is also very affordable.

[@kevmodee1866]

Curious...how does a young person quit their job and travel abroad and be able to afford that??

[@MattKramerTravels]

Saved money for years and travel on a budget! Although, I do recognize the privilege that comes along with even having the opportunity to save for something like this

[@kevmodee1866]

@@MattKramerTravels Wow, you can't be more than 25. That's awesome, good job!

[@MattKramerTravels]

@@kevmodee1866 Thank you Kevin, I really appreciate it! It's been one of the best decisions

[@user-me7tr8uc2b]

Hello Matt, Great video. Can I ask? When you entered Nicaragua did you fill out the online Migration form to enter? Some websites mention this form but others don’t….I know a Pcr test is required but this online migration form….Is this required ? Thank you

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks J! To be honest, I can't remember if there was a mandatory form to fill out when I went but I would recommend checking the official government websites! Enjoy your trip!

[@orbdab2127]

I’m visiting right now. there are not many flights to Nicaragua so we entered through Costa Rica and then crossed the border to Nicaragua right to San Juan del sur. You will need a COVID test to enter Nicaragua so I recommend if your in the states to take it over there because it Costs around 50 bucks in Costa Rica. If you have any other questions lmk

[@MattKramerTravels]

@@orbdab2127 I did the same to enter Nicaragua! Thanks for sharing!

[@georgethecatcabrera7505]

When was this filmed it is a beautiful place but I don't see anyone wearing a mask

[@MattKramerTravels]

It is a beautiful place! It was filmed in 2021. I make sure to follow local guidelines when I travel and often take off my mask when I am filming to make sure my voice can be heard in the camera :)

[@venerable102]

@@MattKramerTravels sounds great. So they're not slaves there? Any other covid BS there?

[@mattball7074]

Is Spanish a 'MUST' or?

[@MattKramerTravels]

I met a lot of people who didn't speak any Spanish and they still got around fine and had a blast, but knowing the local language always helps!

[@mattball7074]

@@MattKramerTravels thanks for the comment! Would you say its a spot for retirees or young stuff?? Are you aware of any investing opportunities nearby be it tobacco, sugar, coffee, peak, etc ?

[@MattKramerTravels]

@@mattball7074 It's a mixture of some retirees and lots of backpackers. I would say San Juan Del Sur caters a bit more to the backpacker scene. And sorry, not sure about investment opps.

[@mattball7074]

@@MattKramerTravels okay thank you! I appreciate it man

[@brent4you]

You didn’t show the statue? That’s the main icon for the town. You’re girlfriend said, “I’m over it..” oh well.

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks for watching Brent! SJDS is so awesome!

[@sulaymanbarrow7369]

U can eat lol

[@MattKramerTravels]

Haha it was delicious food!

[@user-nd9re8vr6l]

What can you tell me about nica girls?

[@bizzbuilder]

I think you like taking your picture too much we’re gonna move on

[@nattat9737]

This place is very expensive for tourist they pay double on everything and there is nothing to do here just poverty and poor people

[@127pcj]

Sorry, but these vapid travel blogs are just doing nothing other than accelerating the demise of these places. Get a job.

[@bizzbuilder]

I think it’s really dumb to take a picture of the ceiling and spin the camera around. No one appreciates it.

[@bizzbuilder]

We would rather you show pictures without your face and show pictures of what you’re talking about

[@bizzbuilder]

We would really rather see less of you and more of Nicaragua

[@TheRedbirdfly]

Hey Mattt, I've been in SJDS for 6-7 weeks now. You failed to show all the fancy restaurants on the beachfront, serving rather expensive food, meaning about $8US and up. Luckily for me my Hostel, CasaOro (off season rate of $230 a month for a private room)has a kitchen and I cook most of my meals here Everything I need is within 2-3 blocks, fruit stands, a guy that sells the best chicken to cook, small markets with all sorts of condiments, staples but very expensive if its imported.. A can of Baking Powder has $5.30. So buy locally produced and Nicaraguan made products, they're of very high quality and superior in some ways as they mostly are organic and non GMO. The fresh fish stalls are at the far south end of the local beach, I"ve been picking up fresh white and black tuna for 110 Cord ($3.30US approx) a pound and Red Snapper too, the local fishermen go out almost daily and come back with a small catch that seems to be sustainable. There are a lot more small, restaurants as you walk around the central area of town, a nice plate of local food can be had for $3-4. I ran into your Corn Island videos before this one. I appreciate those as I'm heading there on Feb. 14, 2022. Best way from where I am is to take the chicken buses to Rivas then on to Managua and pick up a small plane to Big Corn, $222 round trip but you can leave the return leg open ended then a short open boat ride to Little Corn $6. Christina's Guest house is very well reviewed, private rooms with kitchenets for $120 US for 8 nights. The scuba diving with Dolphin Divers is $65 for 2 tanks or $300 for 10, they give discounts to pros with instructor or dive master certs, about 50% off. I hope I've helped to some of your viewers with some useful info. Love to know where you are now, Will subscribe to you now. Keep your smile on ! Robin PS. I've been traveling on and off for the last 5 years, southern Europe, Spain to Greece, Africa, Mexico, Baja, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Malta, Virgin Islands, Hawaii. Italy and Croatia where two of my favorites.

[@MattKramerTravels]

Thanks for sharing all of this information Robin, enjoy your time in SJDS!